Man Wins Scholarship After Taking UTME Exam 'For Fun'
A Nigerian man's viral story reveals how a friendly competition led to a life-changing scholarship opportunity after he took the UTME exam without serious intentions.
Category : Universities
Visually Impaired Candidates Face Fees in 2026 UTME Registration
Visually impaired candidates for the 2026 UTME in Nigeria report being charged registration fees and denied accessible materials, contradicting JAMB's free policy and raising concerns about inclusion.
UI Student Gets N200k Cash Reward for High CGPA, Trends Online
A University of Ibadan student received a N200,000 cash reward for her high CGPA, nominated by her department, and shared the news on social media, sparking widespread reactions and discussions.
UI Student Reps Nigeria in China, Shares Experience
Moses Tijesuni, a first-class electrical engineering student at the University of Ibadan, details his achievements, including representing Nigeria at a global Huawei ICT competition in China and winning first prize.
UNILAG Graduate Gets Special Gift for Perfect Academic Record
A University of Lagos graduate who achieved the highest CGPA in his faculty received a framed collage from his parents, documenting his academic journey from childhood to university, sparking admiration online.
UI Graduate Bags First Class in Yoruba, Sets Department Record
A University of Ibadan graduate has gained viral attention for earning a First Class degree in Yoruba language, becoming the only student to achieve this distinction in her academic unit within the Department of Linguistics and African Languages.
Babcock University Denies Epstein-Barak Spy Tech Claims
Babcock University has strongly denied allegations linking it to Israeli surveillance technology deals involving Jeffrey Epstein and Ehud Barak, stating an internal review found the claims unfounded and misleading.
Nigerian Graduate Wins Fully-Funded Scholarship to Canada
A Nigerian lady with a second-class upper degree in mechanical engineering shares her journey of losing tuition money to forex trading, then securing a fully-funded scholarship to Carleton University in Canada through a research assistantship.
58 UI Law Graduates Defy Grade Suppression Culture
The remarkable achievement of 58 first-class law graduates from the University of Ibadan sparks a debate on grade suppression in Nigerian universities, highlighting systemic issues and calling for reform.
Graduate Who Wrote JAMB 3 Times Trends with Academic Story
A Nigerian university graduate has gone viral online after sharing his academic journey, including scoring 323 in JAMB and graduating with a high CGPA, sparking reactions from others.
UNILAG Student Graduates First Class After Sleeping on Floors
Kuye Damilola, a UNILAG graduate, overcame severe financial hardship by tutoring and sleeping on floors to earn a first-class degree in Computer Engineering with a 4.54 CGPA.
Caleb University Student Graduates With Honours After Head Boy Roles
Okpanachi David Adaole, a business administration student at Caleb University, graduates with honours after serving as head boy in primary and secondary school and as a university student leader.
UNILAG Grad with 319 JAMB, 5 As Shares First-Class CGPA
A University of Lagos graduate, Tunde Mustapha, has gone viral after sharing his academic journey, including a 319 JAMB score, 5 As in WAEC, and a 4.77 CGPA, along with multiple scholarships and internships.
Dropout Shows Achievements After Leaving DELSU and AAU
A man known as Big Prax on TikTok has shared his journey from dropping out of Delta State University and Ambrose Alli University to acquiring two cars, inspiring many online.
UI Student Wins 5 Scholarships, Graduates First Class in Math
Fathia Raji, a University of Ibadan student, graduated with first-class honors in mathematics after securing five prestigious scholarships and overcoming admission challenges.
UNICAL Law Graduate Breaks 10-Year First-Class Record
Victory Ogenekparobor, a University of Calabar law graduate, celebrates receiving her first-class certificate after breaking a decade-long record in the faculty.
UI Student's 6-Year Admission Struggle Ends with First-Class Degree
Asiwaju Adebare Adeoti, a University of Ibadan political science graduate, achieved a first-class honours degree after writing UTME five times and waiting six years for admission, inspiring netizens with his resilience.
Borno Pays N2.5bn for Students at Aviation University
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has unveiled 54 scholarship beneficiaries and presented a N2.5 billion cheque to Isaac Balami University for their annual fees, with additional N500,000 resumption support per student.
UI Law Student Exceeds Goal, Bags First-Class Degree
A University of Ibadan law graduate, Victor Ayoola, shares his inspiring journey from aiming for a 2:1 to achieving a first-class honours degree, motivating others on social media.
UI Law Student Graduates First Class Amid Anxiety Battle
Ayo Oyedijo, a law student at the University of Ibadan, graduated with first-class honors despite battling severe anxiety, moving from a 3.43 to a 3.57 CGPA in her final year.
UI Graduate with 36 Post-UTME Score Gets First Class, Goes Viral
A University of Ibadan graduate, Bolaji Olatinwo, has sparked widespread online discussion after revealing he scored only 36 out of 100 in his Post-UTME exam but graduated with First Class Honours in Animal Science.
Canada's 2026 Express Entry Priority Occupations List
Canada has announced new Express Entry priorities for 2026, focusing on researchers, transport workers, and skilled military personnel with increased work experience requirements.
UI Law Graduate Breaks Record with First-Class After 290 UTME
Deborah Oludimu, a University of Ibadan graduate, trends online for graduating with first-class honors in law, breaking a family record after scoring 290 in UTME and being homeschooled.
Nigerian Man Gets Canada Visa Himself After N2.5m Agent Quote
A Nigerian man shares his journey of applying for a Canadian visa independently after an agent charged his father N2.5 million. He details the process, costs under N200k, and timeline, sparking online discussions about self-application strategies.
FCT Abuja's 19 Universities in 2026: Federal and Private Mix
As of February 2026, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Nigeria has 19 universities, comprising 4 federal and 15 private institutions. This includes the renamed Yakubu Gowon University, part of Nigeria's total of 309 universities across 36 states and
UI Law Student Graduates After 5-Year Wait and Struggle
Dauda Ideraoluwa, a University of Ibadan law graduate, shares her inspiring story of waiting five years for admission, earning a first-class in history, and overcoming hardships to bag a second-class honours degree in law.
FUOYE Best Graduate Shares Missing Medicine Admission Journey
Maryam Adeniyi, the best graduating student at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, with a 4.89 CGPA, discusses her missed chance to study medicine, her academic strategies, and future medical aspirations.
AAU Student Switches from Medicine to Engineering Mid-Studies
A 400-level medical student at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, made a bold decision to abandon her course and start engineering from 200 level, choosing purpose over pride despite criticism.
Top 10 States for NELFUND Student Loans as of February 2026
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has released data showing the top 10 states with highest student loan applications. Kano leads with 100,886 applications, while no states from the Southeast or South-South regions made the list, raising concerns
Canada's 2026 Express Entry Targets Skilled Immigrant Workers
Canada has released new Express Entry categories for 2026, prioritizing skilled workers with Canadian experience, French proficiency, and expertise in critical sectors like healthcare and technology.
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